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September 16, 2025Sociology

Friendship in Times of Crisis: How Social Bonds Buffered the Impact of Economic Precarity on Well-Being during COVID-19

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MCMeera ChoiHTHannah TesslerGKGrace Kao

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Overview

Analysis reveals social relationships improve well-being in low-income adults, suggesting critical support during crises.

Key Points

  • Friendship significantly boosts well-being, especially for lower-income individuals facing economic precarity.
  • Higher-income individuals socialize more frequently, about 0.3 times more per week compared to their lower-income peers.
  • Significant positive association found between time spent with friends and well-being, particularly in low-income adults.
  • Highlighting the unequal impact of social support emphasizes its essential role in mental health during crises.

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Choi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507931b076d99fa57e2ehttps://doi.org/10.1177/00380385251360676
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